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SH56 VNW

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VNW
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,442 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,386 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 42,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,225 miles

slight play in the nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2011 30,108 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 25,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,310 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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SH56 VNW is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH56 VNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH56 VNW is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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